1972 OLDSMOBILE 442

455ci V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,759 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,352/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

487 jobs across 17 categories

body (32)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (24)

electrical (68)

engine (60)

exhaust (19)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (12)

interior (23)

maintenance (29)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (46)

transmission (42)

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body · 32

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 24

electrical · 68

engine · 60

exhaust · 19

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 12

interior · 23

maintenance · 29

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 46

transmission · 42

Units

8 torque specs across 1 category

engine (8)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 27

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

600 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

75 Ah

Amp Hours

125 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions12.06" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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🏭 OEM part numbers

Fitment notes: Top post terminals standard for 1972 GM A-body; side post not introduced until 1973 model year

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29 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (29)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1972

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Coupe body style, no rear wiper. Continued same wiper configuration

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Performance

Horsepower

270hp

Torque

370lb-ft

0–60 mph

7.0sec

Quarter mile

15.5sec

Top speed

115mph

Capability & size

Curb weight

3,800lb

Wiper blades

Coupe body style, no rear wiper. Continued same wiper configuration

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 455ci V8 and can vary by trim.

🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Mechanic · 20+ years.

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